81.   Governors said the proposals would save money, but the Congressional Budget Office will not be able to estimate the savings until the proposals are reduced to legislation.

82.   Governors said they want Congress and Clinton to give them more flexibility running Medicaid, including much more power to move Medicaid recipients into managed-care health plans.

83.   Governors said they hoped their new health policy would provide a similar blueprint for congressional action on Medicaid.

84.   Governors say they must be allowed to redesign their welfare programs without obtaining approval from Washington for each change.

85.   However, the governor also said he would continue negotiations with the Democratic-controlled Assembly to reach an agreement acceptable to both houses.

86.   I think the Georgia governor said something to the Texas governor.

87.   In addition, the governors say Congress should let them relax the time limits on receipt of cash assistance.

88.   In a tearful exchange, the Bushes expressed their condolences and those of Texans, the governor said.

89.   In a statement, the governor said he was encouraged by the interest so far in the state program.

90.   In an emotional news conference, the governor said he wanted to spend more time with his two young sons, Ian and Stephen.